EY Test Automation Engineer - Katalon Specialist 

Cyprus, Nicosia 

90451442

Your key responsibilities:

As a Test Automation Engineer - Katalon Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing solutions across our client engagements. Your role will span the entire automation lifecycle from framework design to CI/CD integration and test orchestration.

Test Automation Framework Development

• Design and implement automated test frameworks using Katalon Studio as the primary automation platform

• Develop and maintain test scripts for Web, Mobile, and API testing

• Implement data-driven and keyword-driven testing approaches within Katalon

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

• Configure and manage test execution through Katalon Runtime Engine for CI/CD pipeline integration

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate Katalon tests with Git and CI/CD pipelines

• Work independently to configure Katalon projects with version control systems (Git/GitLab)

Test Orchestration & Cloud Execution

• Set up and maintain automated test scheduling through Katalon TestOps for test orchestration and reporting

• Configure cloud-based test execution using Katalon TestCloud for cross-browser and cross-platform testing

Test Planning & Quality Assurance

• Contribute to test strategy, planning, and execution across project lifecycles

• Develop and execute detailed test cases covering both functional and non-functional requirements

• Use defect tracking tools (Azure DevOps, Jira) to log, monitor, and manage reported issues

• Document and report defects clearly, including detailed steps to reproduce and relevant logs or screenshots

Documentation & Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain up-to-date test documentation, including test cases, test plans, and test results

• Ensure clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders throughout the testing lifecycle

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Skills and attributes for success:

Experience & Education

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in test automation

• Minimum 6 months of practical experience with Katalon Studio for test automation

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Katalon Studio Expertise

• Proficiency with Katalon Studio for creating and maintaining test scripts (Web, Mobile, API)

• Strong understanding of Katalon's architecture including Test Objects, Keywords, and Data Files

• Understanding of Groovy scripting within Katalon context

Programming & Automation Skills

• Strong experience in developing automated test scripts using at least one programming language (Java, JavaScript, or Python)

• Experience with additional automation tools: Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, RestAssured, TestNG, JUnit

• Skilled manual tester using Chrome DevTools and Postman for API testing

• Version Control & Integration

• Experience with Git version control and repository management

• Ability to work independently in configuring Katalon projects with Git/GitLab integration

Testing Methodologies & Tools

• Experience with bug/defect tracking tools (Azure DevOps, Jira)

• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies

• Strong interest in shift-left testing and AI-powered testing approaches

Soft Skills & Work Style

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

• Self-driven and flexible, can work autonomously with proven work ethic

• Team player who enjoys working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines

It will be a plus if you have:

Advanced Katalon Features

• Familiarity with Katalon's Smart Wait, Self-Healing mechanisms, and AI-powered features

• Knowledge of TestCloud tunnel configuration for private/local testing

• Understanding of Katalon's integration with test management platforms (e.g., Xray, Zephyr, TestRail)

Specialized Testing Approaches

• Knowledge of BDD/Cucumber integration with Katalon

• Experience with mobile testing using Appium through Katalon

• Experience with performance testing using Katalon or JMeter

Advanced CI/CD Integration

• Experience integrating Katalon with CI/CD pipelines using Docker containers

• Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps pipelines for test automation

Certifications

• Relevant industry certifications in software testing or automation (e.g., ISTQB, Katalon certification)

What we offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include but are not limited to:

• 13th salary

• Provident Fund

• Private Medical and Life Insurance

• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid work and flexible work schedule)

• Friday afternoon off

• EY Tech MBA and EY MSc in Business Analytics

• EY Badges - digital learning certificates

• Mobility programs (if interested to work abroad)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Paternity Leave

• Yearly wellbeing days off

• Maternity, Wedding and New Baby Gifts

• EY Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (counselling, legal and financial consultation services)

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.